String beans on thin draping stem

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String beans on thin draping stem

by Becky
(Media, PA)

Hi, I found this plant on the shelf of bathtowels at Kmart and it was in severe need of some water and a decent home. Because it was in such bad shape the store let me buy it for 2.99

I repotted it at home and it looked gorgeous and happy for about a month and then it started to look sad and die off. I would like it to be happy again, but can't figure out what it needs because I don't know what it is. Can you help?

Thanks

Drought Smart Plants reply:

Wow, Becky - I can see why you wanted to rescue this plant! It is really cool.

A couple of things to check: When you repotted it, what kind of soil was it in, and what did you use for new soil? Also, did you remove soil from the roots? Sometimes if you use the wrong kind of soil (too much fertilizer, or too much lime in the soil) this will affect the plant. If the new soil holds too much water, and the plant needs good drainage, it could be rotting the roots.

Does the pot have a drainage hole? This is very important for all plants, and particularly for succulents.

I'm sorry I can't tell you what your plant is, I've never seen this one before.

Jacki

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Jun 18, 2011

Sometimes called string of beans but called String of Bananas
by: Emma

It's called the String of Bananas (asteraceae Senecio radicans). It is related to the String of Pearls and Necklace plant (or tear drop plant). It's hardy to zones 10 and 11 and needs light shade. It's poisonous just like the spring of pearls. It will bloom in late winter and early spring a near white or white flower which they say smells like cinnammon. They like moist soil but don't over water it or it will drown. Fertilize it every once in a while (once a month or once every two weeks depending on how your plants prefers best). I would say put it in a window facing north so it gets plenty of light but not direct sun, or a west facing window. If it's touching the window it might be getting frost burn. I don't know if it's still cold where you are. Anything you would like to add Jacki?

Jun 18, 2011

Thanks, Emma!
by: Jacki

Wow, glad you could find out so much information - this is similar to Senecio rowleyanus which is at the bottom of the page on Succulent Plants Miscellaneous.

Apr 08, 2012

Senecio radicans
by: Lorraine

In South Africa we call this plant baboon toes! It grows best in full sun, with very little water and in well drained sandy soil. With the correct growing conditions it makes a tight, fast growing ground cover and grows well in a hanging basket as long as it does not get too much water.

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